Top 10 TV Sequels to Disney Movies According To IMDb
Disney has been making beloved films for decades now and there's no sign of slowing down any time soon. Through their TV channels and now Disney+, they have been able to expand their vast catalog of movies into the realm of TV. Often times a movie will do so well that they decide to expand the world of the film into a TV show.
With new spin-offs coming, such as Zootopia+, Cars on the Road, and Tiana, it seemed like the perfect time to take a look back at some of the older entries. Some of these shows have become beloved in their own right and Disney+ has given some of these new lives.
Lilo & Stitch, which is getting a live-action remake soon, was a surprise hit for the studio, and plans were made for more fairly quickly. The second film released, Stitch! The Movie set the stage for a TV series that would see Stitch and his friends try and save the other 625 experiments from the hands of the evil Dr. Hämsterviel.
While each movie was successful for Disney, Lilo & Stitch: The Series was a very popular show for them. Fans often point out how the show's formula would be elevated by the creative designs and powers of all the other experiments. The message of everyone being able to find a home continues to resonate.
On the surface, many might not be aware that TaleSpin is an unorthodox and unique sequel to the beloved Disney movie, The Jungle Book. Baloo and his friends are reimagined as anthropomorphized animals. Baloo and his found family have a cargo plane business that causes them to get into all sorts of adventures.
Why Disney chose to connect this series with The Jungle Book is any ones guess, but the adventures of Baloo and Kit Cloudkicker have been Disney fans' favorites for years. Many reviews point to the surprising depth of story that this kid's show was able to bring in 1990.
Timon & Pumbaa were some of the breakout hits from Disney's The Lion King, so it was only natural they would get a show of their own. Timon & Pumbaa followed the zany adventures of the titular characters as they went around the world. The show ended up sharing a tone similar to Looney Tune's than the movie they came from. The show continued to prove that Timon & Pumbaa's friendship is equal to none.
While the Looney Tunes connection was pretty obvious, fans still felt it was a nice substitute. Even though it didn't have the same bite as the WB cartoons, or the same level of storytelling as The Lion King, there was still plenty for kids to enjoy when it came to these fan favorites.
Monsters Inc. has been a beloved Pixar original for years, and fans have always wanted a sequel. Disney+ finally gave them that with Monsters at Work. After the events of the original film, Mike and Sully are put in charge of Monsters Inc. and have to figure out a way to successfully transition the company from scream power to laugh power. All while Monster's At Work introduces new monsters like Tylor Tuskmon, who is trying to move up from maintenance to the Laugh Floor.
Even though the animation and storytelling weren't up to the high standards that Pixar set, fans really began to fall in love with this new entry in the saga of Monstropolis. Detailing the tough transition was a bold idea that seemed to have paid off in the eyes of the viewers.
Following the further adventures of Hiro, Baymax, and all their friends, Big Hero 6: The Series was a very successful followup to the fan-favorite Disney animated Marvel film, Big Hero 6. After saving San Fransokyo, they have to learn how to continue to be heroes and work together to stop the threats that enter their city.
Most of the voice actors return to their roles, which helped the series find a sense of identity with the movie. The 2D animation has been praised by fans, especially ones who wish Disney would go back to classic 2D animation. At the end of the day, fans of the movie just seemed to be happy they got to spend time with these characters on a weekly basis.
Aladdin was the follow-up to the second Aladdin film, Return of Jafar. Now Aladdin and Jasmine have to protect Agrabah from all sorts of new villains which include sorcerers and gods. All the while, working through their engagement and proving their love for each other whenever it's tested.
While some felt Dan Castellaneta was a poor replacement for Robin Williams, many look upon this series fondly. The entire Aladdin franchise is considered to be one of the strongest in the Disney canon. The new villains the show introduced all became fan favorites, including Mozenrath, and the show tackled some pretty adult themes of relationships. It was always easy for Jasmine and Aladdin after happily ever after, but it was worth it.
The Mighty Ducks is a beloved series of Disney movies about Hockey and growing up, so it's only natural that Disney+ would look to bring it back with The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. After being cut from the Ducks, Evan puts together his own team so he can continue to play hockey and as luck would have it, the famous Gordan Bombay is there to help.
The series continues to show the same charm that the movies were famous for. All the kids are quite likable and with Coach Bombay, they learn a thing or two about life and hockey. While it didn't win over all the fans of the original trilogy, most of those who loved the films found new love with these new misfits.
Originally titled Tangled: The Series, Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure continued where Tangled left off. Rapunzel's hair has grown back but stronger for some reason and mysterious black rocks are threatening the kingdom. Rapunzel and Flynn have to find the origin of these rocks, her hair and stop a demon from destroying Corona in the process.
With plenty of new characters, such as Lance and Cassandra, fans quickly fell in love with this continuation of the underrated Disney original. Viewers were surprised at how adult the storytelling was and at times, showcased sophisticated story arcs with heart-wrenching twists and payoffs. With some great new music from Alan Menkin, this is certainly one of the stronger entries in Disney's library.
Up is one of the most beloved Pixar films of all time, the music by Michael Giacchino is enough to bring people to tears. Dug Days was the long-awaited follow-up that followed Dug's adventures after he and Carl sold the blimp and moved to a new house.
Even though this is mostly a series of unrelated shorts, fans have quickly gravitated to it as one of the final performances from the late Ed Asner. Dug has always been a fan favorite from the movie, and viewers felt like the writing and comedy for the character were perfectly in line with the film.
Tron: Legacy told the audience that Tron was lost when Clu attacked, but Tron: Uprising tells the story of what happened just after the attack. Beck, a new program, teams up with an infected Tron to try and retake the Grid from Clu. Just before the season concluded, Tron recovered from the virus, and fans have been left wondering what happened next ever since.
Sadly, the series was canceled, but it's still fondly remembered today. The Tron franchise has been a cult favorite since the 80s, and it seems every new entry in it is destined for the same fate. Many viewers felt the series showcased some great storytelling but even better action, that served as a much-needed expansion on the world of The Grid.
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